Arctic Cat Altera 300, Service Manual

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XA085A
XA084A
7. Install and secure both footwells. Place the battery
into the tray and secure it with the battery bracket.
Connect the battery cables. Install the seat.

NOTE: When connecting the battery cables, con-
nect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.
Steering Post
Cover/Instrument Pod
REMOVING
1. Remove the reinstallable rivet on the front of the
instrument pod and the two cap screws on the rear;
then lift the assembly off and disconnect the speed-
ometer cable.
2. Remove the self-tapping screw securing the LCD
gauge assembly to the instrument pod; then remove
the LCD gauge.
 NOTE: The LCD gauge is not a serviceable compo-
nent. If any functions are incorrect or indicator lights
do not illuminate, the LCD gauge must be replaced.
INSPECTING
The LCD gauge is not a serviceable component. To
inspect the LCD gauge, see Electrical System.
INSTALLING
1. Connect the main harness connector to the LCD
gauge; then connect the ignition harness to the igni-
tion connectors.
2. Place the instrument pod onto the mounting bracket;
then secure with the reinstallable rivet and two cap
screws.
Steering Post/Tie Rods
REMOVING
1. Remove the steering post cover.
2. Remove the instrument pod; then remove the cap
screws securing the handlebar to the steering post.
Account for two handlebar holders.
XA075A
3. Lift the handlebar out of the lower handlebar holders
and lay the handlebar forward.
4. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts securing the
tie rod ends to the steering post arm; then disconnect
the tie rods from the arm.
KM590
5. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut from the lower
end of the steering post; then remove the upper steer-
ing shaft support block. Account for a cable guide,
two steering support blocks, and the upper steering
post bushing.
KM588